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David Martinez-Ortez ‘25, Nick Tran ‘25, Elijah Wyatt ‘25, Zakai Kreiner ‘25, and Ziggy Alvarez ‘25 play League of Legends in competition
Press Start: City High Starts E-Sports Team
April 23, 2025
Brody Clarke '25 performs a song in the Urinetown musical
Urinetown Prepares for Opening Night
April 22, 2025
Members of the cast and crew of Urinetown pose in front of City High promoting the musical.
The Seniors of Urinetown
April 21, 2025
Interested in learning more about City High's Student Senate? Meeting recaps are published weekly.
Student Senate Recap: Presidential Elections Loom and Warm Pretzel Bites Struck Down
April 15, 2025
Beverly Blau watches time pass. NESTT activities help students de-stress.
NESTT Moves to Second Floor and Continues Mental Health Awareness
April 14, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS POD: Girls Tennis Rundown with Undefeated Special Guest Sydney Geisen
April 24, 2025
Jackson Lindsey '25 looks up the field before serving in a free kick
City vs West Boys Soccer Preview
April 24, 2025
Taylor Salinas '27 clashes with an Xavier defender for the ball. The physical play resulted in a yellow card.
Boys Soccer Wins Fourth Straight vs. Xavier
April 23, 2025
Seth Zeithamel '27 collides with a Liberty defender during a header.
City Boys Soccer Defeats Liberty 2-0
April 16, 2025
Brendan Lestina '25 prepared to take a serve in his first home match this season.
Anil and Lestina Look to Lead City Tennis to New Levels
April 11, 2025
Graphic by Jethro Michaelson
Used Car Red Flags
April 21, 2025
Alex Norman focuses on history and opinion writing.
Minecraft Movie Gets Mixed Reviews, But This Is Why You Should See It
April 15, 2025
Eight of the Dumbest Bills in the 2025 Iowa Legislature
Eight of the Dumbest Bills in the 2025 Iowa Legislature
April 11, 2025
Project 2025 can be linked back to 1921 and is part of a series of documents called the Mandate for Leadership. The idea started with Warren G. Harding, who wanted to “omit unnecessary interference of government with business,”
The Bad History of Project 2025 and Why It Matters
April 10, 2025
Tips From A Senior: College Essay
Tips From A Senior: College Essay
April 8, 2025
Josie LeClair jumps the 400m hurdles at the Cedar Falls track and takes 4th place in the meet for City High.
UNBREAKABLE PROFILE: Josie LeClair
April 11, 2025
Kindred Coffee on N. Linn street prides their business on "killer coffee and vegetarian food".
LOCAL DRIP: A Kindred Community
April 1, 2025
Mary Peterson's work involves supporting students both academically and emotionally.
Q&A With School Counselor Mary Peterson
March 27, 2025
Filon Kalembire is one of the presidents of City High's Culinary Club.
President of Culinary Club Filon Kalembire Cooks up Community and Creativity
March 27, 2025
The Kitty Corner Social Club opened in downtown Iowa City in late February. It's open every day except Monday from ten AM to nine PM.
Local Business Spotlight: Kitty Corner Social Club
March 10, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS POD: Girls Tennis Rundown with Undefeated Special Guest Sydney Geisen
April 24, 2025
Beverly Blau watches time pass. NESTT activities help students de-stress.
NESTT Moves to Second Floor and Continues Mental Health Awareness
April 14, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS POD: Spring Sports Scoreboard and The Masters Overview
April 11, 2025
Project 2025 can be linked back to 1921 and is part of a series of documents called the Mandate for Leadership. The idea started with Warren G. Harding, who wanted to “omit unnecessary interference of government with business,”
The Bad History of Project 2025 and Why It Matters
April 10, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS POD: Spring Sports Officially Under Way
April 4, 2025
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LH SPORTS POD: Girls Tennis Rundown with Undefeated Special Guest Sydney Geisen
Jack Rogers, Rito Perez, Gabriel Egeland, and Jack Lampe • April 24, 2025
City vs West Boys Soccer Preview
Charlie Firmstone, Gabriel Egeland, and Bobby Bacon • April 24, 2025
Student Senate Gets Head Start on Prom Reservations
Martha Willard, Copy Editor • April 23, 2025
Boys Soccer Wins Fourth Straight vs. Xavier
Owen Raefield • April 23, 2025
Press Start: City High Starts E-Sports Team
Kate Meis, Executive Editor • April 23, 2025
Urinetown Prepares for Opening Night
Estelle Hartz, A&E Editor • April 22, 2025
NEWS
David Martinez-Ortez ‘25, Nick Tran ‘25, Elijah Wyatt ‘25, Zakai Kreiner ‘25, and Ziggy Alvarez ‘25 play League of Legends in competition
Brody Clarke '25 performs a song in the Urinetown musical
Members of the cast and crew of Urinetown pose in front of City High promoting the musical.

Yomi Hemley, Feature Editor

April 21, 2025

Interested in learning more about City High's Student Senate? Meeting recaps are published weekly.
PODS AND VIDEO
LH SPORTS POD: Girls Tennis Rundown with Undefeated Special Guest Sydney Geisen
Jack Rogers, Rito Perez, Gabriel Egeland, and Jack Lampe
NESTT Moves to Second Floor and Continues Mental Health Awareness
Melody Ross, Reporter
LH SPORTS POD: Spring Sports Scoreboard and The Masters Overview
Jack Rogers, Rito Perez, Gabriel Egeland, and Jack Lampe
The Bad History of Project 2025 and Why It Matters
Melody Ross, Reporter
OPINION
Graphic by Jethro Michaelson
Used Car Red Flags
April 21, 2025
Alex Norman focuses on history and opinion writing.
Minecraft Movie Gets Mixed Reviews, But This Is Why You Should See It
April 15, 2025
Eight of the Dumbest Bills in the 2025 Iowa Legislature
Eight of the Dumbest Bills in the 2025 Iowa Legislature
April 11, 2025
Project 2025 can be linked back to 1921 and is part of a series of documents called the Mandate for Leadership. The idea started with Warren G. Harding, who wanted to “omit unnecessary interference of government with business,”
The Bad History of Project 2025 and Why It Matters
April 10, 2025
FEATURES
Josie LeClair jumps the 400m hurdles at the Cedar Falls track and takes 4th place in the meet for City High.
UNBREAKABLE PROFILE: Josie LeClair
Amelie Donovan and Tessa Driscoll • April 11, 2025
Kindred Coffee on N. Linn street prides their business on "killer coffee and vegetarian food".
LOCAL DRIP: A Kindred Community
Hattie Conover, Reporter • April 1, 2025
Mary Peterson's work involves supporting students both academically and emotionally.
Q&A With School Counselor Mary Peterson
Tai Caputo, Executive Editor and Feature Co-Editor • March 27, 2025
SPORTS
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
Jackson Lindsey '25 looks up the field before serving in a free kick
Taylor Salinas '27 clashes with an Xavier defender for the ball. The physical play resulted in a yellow card.
Seth Zeithamel '27 collides with a Liberty defender during a header.
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